Some of you may or may not be aware that under Rupert and Michaels new ¿European style head coach¿ set up the responsibility for signing player¿s falls on the shoulders of the manager/chairman. Whichever way it is dressed up, this means Mr. Lowe will be making major decisions on who comes and goes and we all remember some of the faux pas he made in the regard in the past.
No doubt we have all seen the news in recent weeks about Svensson's remarkable comeback. Having heard it all too many times before, can we really believe it this time?
Signings have not been so limited so far compared to recent pre-seasons, although with no disrespect intended, the likes of Paul Wotton hardly set the pulses racing in terms of hopes for a promotion push. Is this a sign that Mr. Lowe feels our best hope is for survival and consolidation this coming season?
Nigel Pearson has acted quickly to show the squad under him that the actions or similar or late night revelers Dyer and Wright-Phillips will not be tolerated. He has stated that he has handed out the hardest possible punishment on both players. It will be interesting to see how they react.
Not a good time at all to be a Saints and England fan. No pride, commitment and seemingly no direction in both camps.